ASTM D6881-03
(Classification)Standard Classification for Standard Plastics Industry Bulk Box/Pallet Unit Size Classified By Bulk Density
Standard Classification for Standard Plastics Industry Bulk Box/Pallet Unit Size Classified By Bulk Density
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This standard classification will be used to:
4.1.1 Standardize the package size increasing availability, versatility, and acceptability of bulk box/pallet units.
4.1.2 Lower transport package manufacturing costs.
4.1.3 Lower cost/lb of packaged resin because of higher net weight/package.
4.1.4 Reduce environmental impact of pallets and bulk boxes by reducing waste.
4.1.5 Support reuse of bulk boxes and pallets throughout the supply chain.
4.1.6 Optimize lifecycle package cost.
4.1.7 Improve both inbound and outbound freight cost in comparison to non-optimal packaging.
4.1.8 Lower inventory/storage cost of raw materials (need less on hand).
4.1.9 Reduce warehouse space for resin storage.
4.1.10 Reduce forklift trips (carrying higher weight).
4.1.11 Promote multi-industry usage of common footprint boxes and pallets (examples are the automotive and chemical drum industry).
4.1.12 Guide the first-time resin packager as to a successful bulk box/pallet unit now in use in the resin industry.
4.1.13 Optimize net product weight in truckload trailer vans and oversea containers.
This standard classification will be used by:
4.2.1 Resin producers/converters/compounders/customers to compare with their current practice.
4.2.2 Bulk box manufacturers to recommend a proven cost-effective package for plastic resins in the targeted bulk density range.
4.2.3 Pallet manufacturers as a common bulk box footprint pallet for the targeted bulk density ranges used by the plastic resin industry.
4.2.4 Box liner manufacturers to size their liners to a specified volume dimension.
4.2.5 Warehouses to provide space layout plans based on dimensions of the standard box/pallet unit.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification covers containers used to hold plastic resins with bulk density (Test Methods D 1895) of 27 to 39 lb/ft³ (0.432 to 0.625 g/cm³).
1.2 This classification does not apply to any plastic resins with bulk density below 27 lb/ft³ (0.432 g/cm³) or above 39lb/ft³ (0.625 g/cm³).
1.3 This standard does not apply to bulk boxes containing hazardous materials.
1.4 This standard does not address box/pallet unitization requirements.
1.5 This standard does not address requirements of plastic bag liners normally placed inside the corrugated bulk box before filling with plastic resin.
1.6 This standard does not address tamping, shaking, or other compression methods of the resin filled bulk box to condense entrained air and increase headspace in the bulk box.
1.7 This standard does not address blocking and bracing or other shipping requirements normally associated with bulk box unit deliveries.
1.8 This standard does not address filled bulk box/pallet unit stack height.
1.9 This standard does not address international shipping regulations of bulk box/pallet units.
1.10 This standard does not address pallet opening sizes for pallet trucks.
1.11 Units of Measure—The value stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.12 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
1.13 This classification offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgement. Not all aspects of this classification may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of...
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Designation: D 6881 – 03
Standard Classification for
Standard Plastics Industry Bulk Box/Pallet Unit Size
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Classified By Bulk Density
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6881; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
An ad-hoc survey in 2000 showed about 40 different box sizes in use by the plastic resin industry;
thepurposeforthisclassificationistoquantifyabox/palletunitsizeacceptableforthisindustrywithin
the limits of the scope.
1. Scope 1.12 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 This classification covers containers used to hold plastic
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
resins with bulk density (Test Methods D 1895)of27to39
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priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
lb/ft (0.432 to 0.625 g/cm ).
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
1.2 This classification does not apply to any plastic resins
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1.13 This classification offers an organized collection of
with bulk density below 27 lb/ft (0.432 g/cm ) or above
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information or a series of options and does not recommend a
39lb/ft (0.625 g/cm ).
specific course of action. This document cannot replace edu-
1.3 This standard does not apply to bulk boxes containing
cation or experience and should be used in conjunction with
hazardous materials.
professional judgement. Not all aspects of this classification
1.4 This standard does not address box/pallet unitization
may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is
requirements.
not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by
1.5 This standard does not address requirements of plastic
which the adequacy of a given professional service must be
bag liners normally placed inside the corrugated bulk box
judged, nor should this document be applied without consid-
before filling with plastic resin.
eration of a project’s many unique aspects. The word “stan-
1.6 This standard does not address tamping, shaking, or
dard” in the title of this document means only that the
other compression methods of the resin filled bulk box to
document has been approved through the ASTM consensus
condense entrained air and increase headspace in the bulk box.
process.
1.7 This standard does not address blocking and bracing or
other shipping requirements normally associated with bulk box
2. Referenced Documents
unit deliveries.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.8 Thisstandarddoesnotaddressfilledbulkbox/palletunit
D 1895 Test Methods for Apparent Density, Bulk Factor,
stack height.
and Pourability of Plastic Materials
1.9 This standard does not address international shipping
regulations of bulk box/pallet units.
3. Terminology
1.10 This standard does not address pallet opening sizes for
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
pallet trucks.
3.1.1 bulk box, plastic resin, n—a container used to enclose,
1.11 Units of Measure—The value stated in either SI units
protect, hold, and transport plastic resin, with net weights of
or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard.
about 1000 to 1600 lb (453.6 to 725.7 kg); it will have
The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
semi-rigid sidewalls that resist bulging of the sidewall when
therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependentlyoftheother.
loaded, retain the approximate size of the empty assembled
Combining values from the two systems may result in noncon-
box, and prevent collapse of the container during removal of
formance with the standard.
the product.
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Containers, Crates, Pallets, Skids and Related Structures. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved May 10, 2003. Published July 2003. the ASTM website.
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D6881–03
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Normally, the box is placed on a pallet 4.2.5 Warehouses to provide space layout plans based on
or skid, filled, and stacked one pall
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